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TO. SWAMP THE LORDS. A Threat That Always Brings Eng land' Upper House to Terms. To override tbe veto of tbe bouse of lords by a wholesale creation of peers Is a plan that has been often threat ened, but hardly ever put Into prac tice. It certainly places the king In a very unenviable predicament so much Bo that In 1719. after a crisis of the kind, George I. caused to be Intro duced Into the lords a bill for limiting the power of the sovereign to create peers, a sort of royal self denying or dinance. . The measure was twice passed In the lords, but twice rejected by the com mons, which was lucky, for had it been carried it would have made the . house of lords an almost unchangeable body, entirely beyond the control of king or minister or commons. The nearest approach that was ever made to "swamping the lords" was In 1832, when the fate of tbe great re form bill trembled In the balance. Over and over again the measure had been passed by the commons, only to be re jected by the lords. The country was furious. Payment of taxes was re fused. Itfots broke out everywhere. The prime minister, Lord Grey, went to the king and begged him to create new peers to carry tbe bill. Ills maj esty refused, and the ministry re signed. The king, however, presently changed his mind and. fearing a revo lution, agreed to the creation of a hun dred new peers, "or more if necessary." Then, very reluctantly, the upper house gave way, and the bill became law. London Family Herald. Started In Business. "Father thinks I ought to go In for business n bit," remarked the gilded youth. : "Made a start yet?" "Oh, yaas. I've ordered three busi ness suits and had me name put up at a commercial club." Louisville Courier-Journal. THE DEATH DICE. Re- A Murder Case In Which They turned Just Verdict. The German emperor some time ago presented to the Ilohenzollern museum the "death dico" with which one of his ancestors decided a difficult case In the seventeenth century. Tbe his tory of these dice Is generally given as follows: A young girl had been murdered. Suspicion fell upon two young soldiers, Ralph and Alfred, who were suitors for her hand. They both denied their guilt, and even torture failed to ex tract a confession from either. Then Elector Frederick William de cided to cut the knot by means of the dice box. The two soldiers should throw for their lives and the loser should bo executed ns the murderer. The event was celebrated with great solemnity. Ralph had the first chance and threw sixes, the highest possible number. The dice box was then given to Alfred. Ho fell on his knees and prayed. Then he rose to his feet and threw the dice with such force that one of them was broken. Tbe whole one showed six, the broken one also gave six on the larger portion,, and the fragment split off showed one. This was a total of thirteen, one be yond Ralph's throw. The audience held Its breath In amazement. "God has spoken!" cried the prince. Ralph, appalled by what he regarded as a sign from heaven, confessed his guilt and was sentenced to death. Chicago Record-Herald. Got What She Wanted. "I can stand for some things, but not for everything," said the clerk as he watched a stylishly dressed young woman leavo the store. "What Is the matter?" asked the proprietor, who had walked up unob served. "That woman who Just left hustled up to tbe counter and asked to see men's shirts. I showed her every stylo and color we carry. After In specting tbe entire stock she rose and thanked me sweetly, adding: 'I didn't wish to purchase any. Sou Bee, I am making my husband some shirts, and I wanted to be sure I was doing them right. My husband is very particular about the finish of his shirts.' And they say married women are so considerate." Tho boss smiled and walked away. Boston Traveler. Her Instructions. Conductor-Ticket, please. Passen-ger-Certainly. sir. Here Is the key of my trunk, which Is in the baggage car. In tbe pocket of my second best dress Is my mileage book. Harper's Bazar. Life and Living. Many a man has made a good living who has made a poor life. Some men have made splendid lives who have made very moderate and even scanty livings. - ' . . A Hard Task. "Now. sir.'; Mid nu Irish barrister with severity to a loquacious witness." hold 'your tongue and give your evl-de:ic-e Hetirly!" cAnnouncements. S. F. Wilson of the Law Firm of Peterson & Wilson, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR JOINT SENATOR for Umatilla, Union and Morrow Counties I Firmly Believe in: v Direct Primary" Law. Economy in use of Public Funds. Good Roads. Better Schools. Strict and Prompt Law Enforcement The "Square Deal." The Eternal Progress of Man and his Institutions.- Professional , ' ft. V. Shnrn ' ! " . i niiuorriTHtv xtt- otttj'itT'OVT , Special attention given to all calls, both night and day. CallB promptly answered. Office on Third Street, Athena Oregor i G. S. NEWSOM, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered promptly night or day. Office in Post Building; Residence op posite M. E. Church. 't-tlTnw rciw'i'tx luridly In be'ns -) t.iir:)l1.. -Sheldon. Men and Horses Perish. Fire starting In tbe old Exposition building in Portland eatly yesterday morning swept over a territory em traoiug seven oity blocks. Two men perished in tbe flames and six more are missing, and 145 horses, stabled in the basement of tbe tuildiog were cremated. The property loss is planed at half a million dollars. The Mult nomah olub bouse, six residence ho tels and other bnildings were de stroyed. - Won't Need a Crutch.' When Editor J. P. Sossman, of Cor nelias, N. 0., bruised bis leg badly, it started an ngly sore. Many salves and ointments proved worthless. Then Backlen's Arnica Salve healed it thor oughly. Nothing is so prompt, and sure for Ulcers, boils, bnrns, truises, cuts corns, sores, pimples, eczema or piles. 26 cents stall druggists. THE MOST SCIExNTIFIC ; 7 OFFICERS v . S. Le GROW, President, . II. KOEPKE Vice-President. ED. E. KOONTZ, Casheir, E. A. ZERBA, Ass't. Cashier. 1 DIRECTORS H. KOEPKE, F. S. Le GROW, S. F. WILSON, E. E. KOONTZ, M. L. WAITS, i of . SUMMONS. In tbe Circuit Court of the State Oregon for Umatilla County. Flora Stover, Plaintiff l vs. r Summons. Edward C. Stover Defen't ) To Edward 0. Stcver, the above named defendant: In tbe name of tbe State of Oregon, you are hereby required to appear and answer . tbe complaint mod against yon in tbe above entitled snit within forty-two days from the date of tbe first publication of this summons upon von. Defendant will take' notice that if von fail to appear and answer or plead within said time, plaintiff, for want thereof will apply to the court for a deoree of divoroe, a disso lution of tbe bonds of matrimony now existing between you and tbe plain tiff ;and tbe plaintiff will ask the oourt to award the plaintiff tbo oare and custody of plaintiff's and defendant's minor child, and for 115.00 per month permanently, as alimony. ' This summons is published pursuant to a certain order made and entered in the above entitled Court at Pendle ton, Oregon, ou the 14th day of July, 1010, tbe first publication is to be on July 15, 1910, tbe last on Augnst 26, 1910. QomerJ. Watts, . Atty: for Plaintiff. Notice for Pnblication Isolated Tract (Publisher.) PUBLIC LAND SALE. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. U. 8. Land Offloeat LaGrande, Oreg., July 7th, 1910. Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, nndei provisions of Act of Congress approved June 27, 1906 (S4 Stats.. 517.) we will offer at pnblio sale, to tbe highest bidder, at 10 o'clock a. m., on tbe 1st day or September, 1910, at this office, the following-described land: Lots 3 and 4, Soo. 5, T.4H K. 85 E. W. M., Serial No. 07115. Any persons claiming adversely tbe above-desoribed land are advised to file their claims, or olrieotious, on or before the time designated for sale. F. 0. Bramwell, Register, Colon R. Eberhard, Receiver. The Sun. It Is computed that the temperature of tho sun would bo expressed by 18, 000 degrees of Fahrenheit's thcrmomo ter, or about nlijcty times tho tempera ture of boiling water. This Is about flvo times the temperature that man la able to produce by artificial means. Tho light given off from tbe surface of the sun Is reckoned as being 5,800 times moro Intense than that of tho molten metal In a Bessemer converter, though that Is of an almost blinding brilliancy, or, if wo coniparo it tvitn tho oTvhvdrocen flame, tho sun sheds a light equal in brilliancy to 140 times tho Intensity of tho Umollgnt. Plant That Felons Death. In South America there is a plant, a snocles of mimosa, which resorts to death feigning, evidently for tho pur pose of nreventlnjr crass eating aui inals from catlug it. In Its natural Btate this plant has a vivid green hue. but directly It Is touched by a human finger or by any living animal It collapses into n tnuglo of apparently dead and withered stems. Among British wild plants the most sensitive to touch la tho insectivorous sundew of English bogs. Loudon Clone. Kind Critics. "How did Joues get such a rcputa tkm both as a Bluser and an artist?" "lie sawr before tho Painters' club and painted pictures for tho Mu elcians union." Cleveland Loader. Reason Enouah. "Why does she think he has such a Kttlendid future?" "Boca use she has promised to marry him, I guess." Houston Post. Send the Press to a friend. . ITCH To be had in the County H H Hill, Jeweler, Athena. C O I - I Dick Can be Cured when V.R BILYEU, Dentist Athena, Oregon : Office in Post Building. Hours, 8:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. PETERSON & WILSON- Attorney s-at-Law Athena, Oregon. - Pendleton, Oregon WATTS & NEAL " Attorneys-at-Law Athena, Oregon. - Freewater, Oregon ANNOUNCEMENT. " Dr. G. S? Newsom has nnened offices in the Post building. Diseases of wo men and children a specialty. Residence opposite M. E. Church. of atiiena " . . CA PITAL STOCK. $50,000 .... . . SURPLUS, $35,000 fJ &7 . Arrangements have been consummated between this bank and tbe Western, Union Telegraph Company for the transfer of mojey by telegraph. For this purpose the Bank has been appointed so" ngent of tbe Company. - I ' THE ' Carl Christian I Everything First Clagfi - Mo d e rn nnd TJi-t - dat TRAD! rtRKi Is Used. " TRY-IT-TO-DAY! t Yfhy suffer with severe head- 2 9 aches, have fainting spells or be fretful? Your liver needs at- f S fention. Try Herbine the great 2 liver regulator. CURES Bilinuinaas. ConetiDation. X S Dyspepsia, Chills and Fever and all PRICE SO CENTS. f BALLARD SNOW LINIMENT CO. 2 ST. LOUI3. MISSOURI. ? Sold end Recommended by Byron N. Hawks ST. NICHOLS HOTEL I J. E". FROOME, prop Only First-class Hotel in t the City V I THE ST. KICHOLS X Is the only one that can accommodate 4 ooramerclal travelers. Can bieooraended for Its clean ana well ventilated rooms. 350JLUf ELY fcyCE A fn C L Makes the food more delicious end wholesome Notice. Notice is hereby given that the fol lowing desorited land will be sold to the highest bidder through the Uma tilla Agenoy on the 16th day of Aug nst, 1910: Lot No. 4 and the south half of tbe southeast quarter of tbe Section 8, and Lots 4 and 5, of Seo. 17, Id. S, N. R. 36 E. W. M., containing 157 and 80-100 acres. Also the N. E. an alter of the N. E. quarter of Seo. 81, Township 4, N. R. hk. E. w. M. oontainiue at) acres. I'ot further information, inquire of Mrs. Maggie LaBiaohe or E. L. ! Swarzlauder. . Improved Wheat Lands We can supply you with Improved wheat laud, good soil, ou easy terms, at $35 to 135 por aore. These )auds nra immnvino overv vcar and are now Is good as your lunds were a few years ago which are now selling at f uu to if 100 per acre. These lands will soon be soiling at f 50 to $60 per tore.' Bny now and don't regret having waited. If you bad bought land in your vioin ity several years ago, you would now bo rich. For furthor particulars, ad dress Jay-Iiaydeu Realty company, Lind, Wash President Helps Orphans. Hundreds of orphans have beeu helped by the president of the Indus trial and Orphan's Home at Maoou. Ga., who wtitea: "We have nsed Eieotrio Bittets in this institution for niuo years. It has proved a most ex cellent medioine for stomach, liver and kidney t ioubles. We regard it as oueofthe best family uiedioines on earth." It iuvigorates all vital organs, pnriUea the blood, aids digestion ore ataa Bimetite. To strengthen and build un pale. thin, weak children or ruudown people it has no equal. Boat for fmuula comwlaiuts. Only BOO. at all druggists. B A H M E R 8 A L V E cob. maih anthib, ATHKA,or. the most healina salve In the world. ' Sensational $150,000 Sale Still greater values created by the phenomenally brisk selling. ' This event is rapidly accomplishing its purpose, and many lots have already greatly dwindled. These have been rearranged and again reduced to make their com plete clearance a certainty. ' Dress Goods at Sensational $150,000 Sale Frioes. Women's Suits and Coats at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Wen's Clothing at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. , Boys' Clothing at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Muslin Underwear at Sensationall $150,000 Sale Prices. Silk Petticoats at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Children's Dresses at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Art Squares at Sensational $150,000 Sale Piioes. Trunks and Valines at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Millinery at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prioes. . Cut Glass at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prioes. Coffee Pots at $150,000 Sale Piioes. Men's Sox at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Men's Underwear at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. Men's Shirts at Sensational $150,000 Sale prices. Men's Extra Pants at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prioes. Men's Hats at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prioes. Princess Slips at Sensational $150,000 Sale Prices. THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE Wal. ROYAL BAKtKfS POWDER CO.. HZW VOflK. r aper Paints, Oils, Class House Sign and Carriage Painting E. T. Kidder, Mc Arthur Building , CStviieatlularEtet WM. JAMIESOX, Prop. NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET The Best Meat to be found in Town. Come and see me. I will treat you right. WM. JAMIESON, ATHENA, OREGON JOB PRINTING , ns- Neat Workmen Fast,, Modern Presses High Grade SvooU Where it Pays to Trade Are You Looking for BARGAMS In Choice Farm Lands 1 MARION JACK, Pres. M. L. AKERS, Sec-Treas. A. F. MAY, Manager. If so I can supply your wants, as I carry the largest list of choice traots in western Whitman County. Bang ing from 80 to 1500 acres. Prioes TTT 1 E ing from 80 to 1500 aores. Prio Pendleton Iron works $25 to $40 We Make all Kinds of Farm Machinery to Order and Wre Guarantee the Goods Repair Work on all Ksnds of Machinery a Specialty Structural Iron Pasting and Foundry Work The Sheriyw-Wiluams Bath Enamel is just right for the purpose. Withstands the effects of hot and cold water. Makes old bath tubs look like new often rtftt-r tV S- if. Bath Enamel wears well and is most economical. Put c? in large or small cn. Colors rr-ot uitble (or the purpose. ner aore according to looation and im provements. Buy now and take ad vantage or a raise or irom s $10 to $20 per aore in tbe next two years. If in terested write me. George W.. Taylor, La Crosse, Wash. THE QUELLE RESTAURANT GOOD THINGS TO EAT WELL SERVED TROY LAUNDRY For GOOD WORK HENRY KEENE, Agent, GUS J.AFONTAINE. PROP Pendleton. Or. vwwwwvwv. KEENE'S .Barber Shop. lBICEI91aCHSfl v. Shaving, Haircutting, Shampooing, Massage for Face and Scalp. . a298B0S9stzessizca .HOT BATHS. 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